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Top 10 Essential VAT Tips for Small Businesses and Start-Ups

  • Register for VAT if your taxable income exceeds £90,000, or consider voluntary registration for benefits like VAT recovery and business credibility.
  • Weigh the pros (VAT recovery, credibility) and cons (admin costs, potential customer impact) of VAT registration.
  • Use VAT simplification schemes (Flat Rate, Cash Accounting, Annual Accounting, Margin Schemes) and ensure you recover all eligible pre-registration VAT.
  • Review your VAT liabilities, especially for complex businesses, and check for possible VAT reclaims or restrictions.
  • Keep accurate records, submit returns and payments on time, and be aware of special VAT rules for motoring costs, business entertainment, and overseas VAT recovery.

Source: marcusward.co

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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